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Description

Unleash your musical creativity with the Fender FSR Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar, a true icon in the realm of solid body electric guitars. Crafted with precision, this guitar is designed for the discerning player who values both quality and performance. Featuring a sleek maple fingerboard, it offers a smooth playing experience that enhances both speed and comfort for any style of music. The custom single-coil pickups are a standout, providing the classic Telecaster twang with a modern edge, suitable for everything from blues to punk rock. The guitar's durable construction ensures it withstands the demands of any performance, whether you're in the studio or on stage.

This Telecaster stays true to its roots while providing subtle enhancements that make it an essential tool for contemporary musicians. The solid body design delivers a rich, warm tone with excellent sustain, while the bolt-on neck offers easy access to higher frets for those intricate solos. With its timeless design and reliable components, the Fender FSR Standard Telecaster is perfect for both seasoned professionals and aspiring guitarists alike.

Key Features:

  • Maple fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Custom single-coil pickups for versatile sound
  • Solid body construction for enhanced sustain
  • Bolt-on neck for easy access to higher frets
  • Timeless Telecaster design for classic appeal
  • Suitable for various music genres from blues to rock
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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender FSR Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard.

Build quality

  • Some guitars within the same model can vary in weight significantly, with one reported at 8lbs 2oz and another at 9lbs 12oz.

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Comparisons

  • The Mexican Standard Teles are considered slightly better than the Classic Vibe series but also lighter than some Player models.

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  • Mexican-made Fenders are noted for their high-quality control, sometimes considered as good as or better than American models.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners recommend swapping the stock bridge with a Gotoh GTC202 for improved performance.

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  • Some users prefer models with coil splitting, like the Blacktop pickups, which offer more versatility but aren't found in this specific FSR model.

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User experience

  • A user noted that the feel of the neck on certain Standards can be surprisingly good, rivaling the comfort of more expensive models.

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Value and pricing

  • Owners suggest that if planning to heavily modify, starting with a Squier Classic Vibe might be more cost-effective.

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  • The Sea Foam Green color is highlighted as a standout feature, especially considering the significantly higher price of similar American models.

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Features and functionality

  • Tele pickups are designed longer than typical single coils, contributing to a "hotter" wound sound that affects the traditional Tele twang.

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Use cases and applications

  • Although lacking traditional twang, an HH Tele can still be a versatile main guitar for various genres, especially if its aesthetics and playability are appealing.

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5.0 out of 5

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walter

Great for modification

I purchased this guitar with intent of modification off of Reverb.com. The guitar is MIM, so carries all of the made in Mexico appointments. The neck profile is very slim with a gloss finish. I have kept the tuners stock as of late but have replaced the wing style string try with a vintage style telecaster string tree. The body is non-contoured. Sometimes I miss the contour like found on my Select telecaster, but sometimes I enjoyed the extra chunk to the body. I find it sounds a bit beefier than a contoured body. I removed the stock wiring harness and pickups and replaced them with an Emerson Custom wiring harness and a set of Porter Pickups Standard Telecaster pickups. By no means was the stock electronics not usable, I just wanted to improve the guitar. I found that the stock electronics were nice and even for any style of playing. They were balanced between twang and beef. However adding the neck electronics gave me that TELE sound. Once you have that telecaster sound you know you have it and this guitar has it. I have found that with the modifications done to this guitar, I have a guitar that rivals my Select Telecaster in sound but is not as risky to play. This guitar is played out while the Select stays at home.
I would like to change the stock bridge on this guitar due to the fact that string breaks are more common on this guitar than the other two. A Mastery Bridge is highly possible. I also would prefer Fender's vintage style tuners rather than the Mexican standard tuners just for ease of maintenance and I've found that the vintage tuners stay in tune much better.

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See how Dan Auerbach uses Fender FSR Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard

Dan Auerbach

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The Black Keys

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Not sure exactly what year or make this Tele is, but Dan just busted out a lot of new gear for The Arcs, including some weird Dr. J guitar I'm having trouble finding info on that he played on the late show.

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